Hi Bear -
I think that you ask a great question & make a great point. This site is helping us to treat the problem (our addiction) - teaching us new coping skills, giving us new information, and providing us with the support that enables us to get through this process. It's a priceless resource. But, we're not necessarily touching the issue of what [i]caused[/i] the illness (addiction) in the first place. I know that there is a genetic component to addiction (we're either born with the genetic predisposition to addiction or we're not) - scientific research has proven this. But, not everyone who is born with the "addictive gene" becomes an addict, so why did we? I have my own understanding for my personal situation/life experience. I strongly believe that therapy is the place to figure this out and could be a great benefit for everyone. Just my opinion of course!
So how's that for a long answer to a short question Bear! ;p
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 45
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,588
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $292.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14
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$1,144,900.00
Amount Saved
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Quit Meter
Days: 6005
Hours: 14
Minutes: 11
Seconds: 42
Life Gained
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45796
Smoke Free Days
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Quit Meter
915,920
Cigarettes Not Smoked